Sham Device, Pill Placebo or Treatment For Arm Pain

Summary

This study investigates the role of two active interventions and their placebo effects in randomized control trials. The study conducts two parallel trials of treatments for upper extremity pain secondary to repetitive stress disorder, including carpal tunnel syndrome. The active interventions are amitriptyline and acupuncture. The placebo are sham acupuncture device and placebo pill.

Timeline

Start

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Primary completion

2004-06

Completion

2004-06

Drugs

Indications